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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 741.96 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 741.96 and 304.68 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 741.96 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/741.96 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 741.96 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 226,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,060.37/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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